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Writing
Ákos Tolnay
Born January 18, 1903 · Szeged, Hungary
Died February 7, 1981 · aged 78
No biography available.
Known For
Rome, Open City · 1945Rome, Open City
★ 8.01945
MovieDramaWar
During the Nazi occupation of 1944 Rome, Resistance leader Giorgio Manfredi is pursued by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a means of escape.
The White Warrior · 1959The White Warrior
★ 5.31959
MovieActionAdventure
The story of Hadji Murad, a 19th-century Chechen chieftain who led his warriors in a fight against the invading forces of the Russian Czar.
Elephant Boy · 1937Elephant Boy
★ 6.61937
MovieAdventureDrama
In India, Toomai, a young mahout, helps lead the British on a large expedition to round up wild elephants.
Thunder in the City · 1937Thunder in the City
★ 6.01937
MovieComedyDrama
A visiting American engages in a bold business promotion, the likes of which the British have not seen.
Voice of Silence · 1953Voice of Silence
★ 7.01953
MovieDrama
The film follows men from all walks of life, seeking to give meaning to their lives and rediscover their inner peace during a retreat in the “House of Silence”. For three days, they meditate on their lives.
A Parisian in Rome · 1954A Parisian in Rome
★ 8.31954
MovieDramaComedy
The story follows Riccardo, an Austrian pianist studying in Rome and engaged to local woman Fiorella, who has a brief encounter with French tourist Germaine, igniting a love triangle involving misunderstandings, a false arrest, and romantic schemes. Starring Barbara Laage as Germaine, Alberto Sordi as Alberto, Anna Maria Ferrero as Fiorella, and Erwin Strahl as Riccardo, the film blends humor with lighthearted drama set against the backdrop of Rome's iconic landmarks. Paul Hörbiger plays Professor Roth, serving as a stern mentor to the protagonist Riccardo and delivering comic relief via his rigid academic counsel amid the story's chaotic love triangle.
The Scandal · 1934The Scandal
★ 7.01934
MovieDrama
A woman suffers ill repute when she deserts her husband for a fling with an adventurer and gives the lover jewelry to pay the hotel bill. Will the husband be understanding and forgive her?
Dubrovsky · 1959Dubrovsky
★ 5.81959
MovieDrama
Vladimir Dubrovsky returns from St. Petersburg to his family estate, where he finds his father dying and learns that all his lands and serfs have been fraudulently taken by the owner of a neighboring estate. Having organized a detachment of peasants who refused to obey the new owner, our hero intends to restore justice and take revenge on his offender.












